Local News Briefs and Community Notices
Public auction at 1185 N Main on Tuesday January 14 at 1 pm. Ottawa Boys' Club directors to meet January 18 at 7 pm. Crite’s restaurant open Sunday 3 15 to 9 pm. Franklin County Guidance Center to explain at PTA meeting Monday 8 pm. Tuberculosis Christmas Seal sales totals: $3,071.45 in Franklin County, slightly above last year. Another seal sale report shows $2,402.92, about $300 below last year. Piano tuning ad by Jay Ellis. Ottawa Fire Dept. halts grass fire at H W King residence with no damage.
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Wellsville Pta
Franklin County
Cndance Center
Ivan Jacobsen
Franklin Couty
Jay Ellis
Fonth Center Membership Cards Now On Sale
Membership cards are available at the Fonth Center for 25 cents each. Cards must be purchased by February. Purchasers can buy from Gordon Wilson Benny Gilmore Kay Max Gary Shaffer Larry Fisher Ervin Michel Ross Martin Ralph Gage Jack Smith Eddie Martin Nancy Taylor or Steve Shaffer.
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Fonth Center
Gordon Wilson
Benny Gilmore
Kay Max
Gary Shaffer
Larry Fisher
Ervin Michel
Ross Martin
Ralph Gage
Jack Smith
Eddie Martin
Nancy Taylor
Steve Shaffer
Deaths in Wellsville and Ottawa Area Shock Local Community
Mrs. Lillian Maul, 68, dies at home near Wellsville born November 2, 1899 in Kansas City. Survived by widower Richard Maul and son Richard Jr. of Chicago. Mrs. Nettie Babcock, 88, dies at Cedar House nursing home Ottawa area. Born February 18, 1869 in North Henderson Illinois, widow of Sylvester Babcock. case details heard in court with bond set at 250 dollars. Ottawa news note includes junior high drama club, school band photo, beauty salon hours, and local events. Funeral for Mrs. Maul to be held at Towner’s Chapel Monday.
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Lillian Maul
Wellsville
Kansas City
Richard Maul
Richard, Jr
Chicago
Nettie Babcock
N. Cherry
Cedar House Nursing Home
Willard
Leo Miller
R. Babcock
Mr. Babcodl Wow
Gardner Walker
Cedar Howse
Ray Mahoney
L. H. Day
Harry W. Day
George Hough
Y. C. Bruner
Lawrence Ott
Highland Cemetery
Rice Lardner Steps Down From State Parole Board
Olathe attorney and minister Rice Lardner resigned from the Kansas Board of Probation and Parole citing a need to focus on religious duties. Lardner, a Democrat and pastor for two Missouri churches, chaired the board since its 1960s reorganization. Governor George Docking described the move as a complete surprise with no immediate replacement.
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Topekaum
Rice Lardner
Olathe
Kansas Probation and Parole Board
Lardner
Missouri
George Docking
Lardsher
Joe Louis Agrees to Taxes Back Payment Plan
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis signs with federal officials to pay 1.2 million dollars in back income taxes at 20 thousand dollars yearly. Accountant Arthur J Wilson notes no bargain to accept less than owed, but hopes timely payments and good faith may lead to a future compromise.
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Chicago
Joe Louis
Arthur J. Wilson
Louis
Internal Revenue Service
Wilson
Joe
All To Aid Space Agency
Washington reports the armed forces are to provide manpower and funding to the Pentagon’s new space warfare agency. The effort could involve a fund nearing half a billion dollars as the program develops.
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Space Agency
Washington
Pentagon
Albania Promises To Release Flier In Weather Gaps
Paris reports Communist Albania will free U S Air Force Maj Howard Curran and his jet trainer as weather clears. Curran, 39, from Tacoma Washington, disappeared December 23 while en route from France to Italy. Eisenhower cited the search and McElroy plans to consolidate antimissile and satellite programs within the Defense Department.
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U. S. Air Force
Paris
U. S
Howard Curran
Tacoma
Wash
Dee
France
Italy
Eisenhower
Curran
State of the Union
Naples
McElroyis
First Candidate Files For Governor
The highway relocation case involving Mr and Mrs F Wolf settled out of court. They received 10467.75 dollars, an increase of 3254 dollars from the original award. The dispute centered on underpass plans in the Wolf properties and related appraisal adjustments. Settlement followed in district court on quiet title action by Margaret De Vore Fogle against D R Martin et al.
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F. ©. Wolf
Margaret DeVore Fogle
D. R. Martin Et
State construction totals for 1957 reach nearly 15 million
TOPEKA reports construction on state buildings and improvements priced at 14,953,402 started last year. The article notes a rise from prior years and forecasts similar volume next year, amid political activity and an antimissile program discussion. It also details township financials and various local expenditures through 1957 including road, cemetery, and general fund items.
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Topeka
John Brink
Hospital Notes Admits and Births Reported
Hospital notes list admissions for Lula Hoover and others including Raymond Brandon and Mrs Clayton McCall at various streets and towns. Births announced for Claude Smith Jr with weight seven pounds ten ounces and Vernon R Willison with weight six pounds three ounces. Dismissals include Mrs Charles Phillips and H R Conrad with Debra Marie Jacot and J J Rice listed among newborns and addresses.
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Lula Hoover
N. Cesar
Raymond Brandon
S. Locust
Clayton McCall
Richmond
John Riley
Westphalia
Yoursday
Vara Scollick
W. 5Th
Eli Clavel
N. Main
Barbara
Jimmy Bordman
Willow
Claude Smith Jr
Lawrence
Vernon R. Willison
Charles Phillips
Hubert Blecha
H. R. Conrad
Debra Marie Jacot
J. J. Rice
Sycamort
R. O. Ferguson
N. Muberry
Traffic Toll Topeka Kansas 1958 records update
Traffic toll in Topeka Kansas reported by the state accident records section shows 2 fatalities in the last 24 hours. For year to date 1958 the figure stands at 11, compared with 19 for the same period in 1957.
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Tomla
State of Kansas
Franklin County
Howard Caylor
Willard B. Millir
Topeka
Kansas
Sales Meeting Held By Ottawa Steel
Ottawa Steel closes its annual three day sales meeting at the Masonic building in Ottawa. General manager Edwin L. Johnson announced the event and Ivan K. Knight led the sessions. Attendees included former Ottawans Jack O Neal and John D Henley and others from across the country and Detroit office officials Russell B Robins and John L Hupman.
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Ottawa Steel
Ouawa Steel
Ottawa
Edwin L. Johnson
Masonic Building
Ivan K. Knight
Jack O'Neal
Atlanta
John D. Henley
Denton
Texas
Gerald Fitzgerald
Robert H. Loose
Harrisburg
Pas
Frank Jellesma
Spokane
Wash
William D. Lyon
Dallas
Norman McArthur
Tulsa
Okla
A. R. Phillips
Boulder
Cole
Paul Ratliff
Nashville
Tenn
C. Weesere
Bismark
N. D
Arlie J. Simmonds
Glendale
Calif
Detroit
Young Spring & Wire Corporation
Russell B. Robins
John L. Hupman
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Ottawa Boys' Club
Chamber of Commerce
RCA
N. A
Crites
Zenith
C. R. Norman
Acme Hearing Center
K. C
Ottawa Fire Department
H. W. King
Wichita
Nell Barnaby
Ottawa Junior High School
Lowell Gish
Ottawa High School
Dodge City
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Sat
Wilse Turner
Sunnyvale
Rogers
Ark
Turners
Centropolis
Guy ‘Turner
Baldwin
Junio High
Ottawa Highland Park
Ottawa Youth Center Council
State Parole Board
Miller
Mary E. Miller
Orden Miller
Paola
Kas
McVey
Louis H, Dengel
Pareles
Albania
McElroy
Department of Defenge
Wolfs
James Lee Wilson
Walter Cherry
Henry Ford
Flena Farmer
Inter Coop Paracien Penta Arncal Mefort
Cherry
Kansan
Ausmila
Ceeaa
Leeb
Co. Trens
Jim Finch
Co. Treag
Gem
Max McClelland
Co. Treng
Gar
Jack Raylof Co
Weidmann Tire-Batt
Martin Tractor Ca
Dean Hamilton
Howard Caytor
Trips
Willard B. Miller
Geo. Alexander
Alexander
Trips & Telephone
Ivan Brown
Tirman L. Carswell Co
Needham
Repai Martin Tractor Co
Jack Raylob
Ca Tuel
Deon Hamilton
Howard Gaylor
Ottawa Herald
Franklin Co. Hy
John E. Carey
Jack Rayl
Ccssece
Offical
Dabor
Needham Garage
Mower Rep
Ottawa Co-Op
Fiantoul Lor. & Grain Co
Irman Carnwell Co
Franklin Co
Hiway
Dean Hampton
Geo
Jock Raylor
Oes
Willard B. Biller
Gregg
Iess
Hiway Pept
Harry Smith Auto Supply
Volce
Errrorereeeee
Ciey OF
Pomona
Ceee
Goa
Grase
Mipe
Lote Wold
Srevessersewe Fal
Tokal
Bittle Stead
Joe G Onl Towner
Wifle Stead
Ellie Stead
Ck Dae Aiilanl
Toma
Franklin Go
Alway Dept
Co. Mel
Eeeeis
Cevoad Jack Ray of Co
Willard B. Miner
Ottawa ‘Tractor & Impl. Co
Reinecke Imp. Co
Uncout Franklin Co
Hiway Dept
Rantoul
Lb. & Grain Co
Stereee
Firman Carswell Co
Culus
Max McCtelland
Camatoryt
Rock $ Ulvert
Seeapew
Ottawa Tractor & Implemer Mower
Martin ‘Tractor Co
Ean Hamilton
Caylor
BAMC
Sa Wal
Sonny Csewe
Franklin
Ae Wits
B. Miller
SAMO
Gee
Ottawa Tractor & Implement Co
Topake
Momor Behmoe
Reeses
Wey
A. Ee
Joh Towner
Anderson
Tlon
Joe Button
Rantoul Lb, & Grain Co
Ottawa Lodge No. 18
A. F
A. M
John W. Taylor
W. M
Phil McCracken
D.D
Charles W. Watts
Robert Barnes
Conrad's Spray
Standard Rendering Co
St Mens Tee
Legals
Towner’s Funeral Chapel
W. Bath, Asst
Menager Ambulance Service
Into
Our Christmas Savings Club
Savimes
Luo
Kaneer
Kanes
Federal Savings
Bate
Savings Nd Loan Insurance Corporation
Nnt Kenn Association
Lcans
D. William Overton
J. Dean Nofsinger Manager
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Lamb Saineral Home
Neal
E&, EB. Neal
Williamsburg Methodist Church
Robert D. Wood
Mt. Hopa
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